Your Yorkshire Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 41)

PERFECTLY PLANNED Q My partner and I travel a lot for work and we’re finding it impossible to find time for wedding planning. My friend suggested hiring a planner, but is it worth it? With an overwhelming amount to plan and a busy schedule on the day itself, wed-min can be a daunting prospect. As wedding planners, our main role is to be there for you and ease the pressure. We’ll be on hand throughout the journey, offering as much or as little assistance as needed to help you stress less and achieve success! Full planning services take care of the whole process – from securing your venue to helping you into your dream dress on the day. Coordination services provide assistance on the day itself, ensuring everything goes to plan. Partial and bespoke packages cover anything in between. While wedding are expensive, planners don’t have to be. Prices vary on location, your budget and the services provided. In Yorkshire, you can expect to pay £1,500 upwards for full planning and £450 to £1,000 for coordination. If you’re worried about over-spending, some planners offer financial management and have access to supplier discounts. This is something that we offer as standard at Hart Country Weddings. Considering 70 per cent of couples overspend or don’t budget at all, this is an important aspect to consider. Hiring a planner is a personal choice, but you invest a lot in your wedding, and professional support can ensure a stress-free day. Chloé Hought | Hart Country Weddings hartyorkshire.co.uk rosannalilly.com Our experts solve your wedding dilemmas HOT TOPIC emily-green-photography.co.uk LIGHT IT UP Q We’ve recently been back to view our barn venue and it seemed quite dark. How do we bring a bit of light and atmosphere to it? There’s something about exposed brickwork and wooden beams that really set the scene for a wedding. By adding the subtle warm white glow of fairylights to the beams, you can bring your venue to life. Try colour washes of light to brighten those dark corners and tie in with the theme of your day. Bunting is traditionally known for decorating village fetes, and we think this ties in wonderfully with your setting. Adding a little sparkle to it will create a charming feature. Atmosphere on the day is of the utmost importance and shouldn’t be overlooked. You can have the most incredible venue, but if it’s not illuminated sufficiently, it can feel dark and lifeless. Our range of lighting can be tailored to your space to bring warmth and fun. Stephanie Aldred | Luminest | @luminest_ltd 86